1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1969 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 1969 Checker Aerobus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1820 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Checker Aerobus (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1969 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | Abarth | Checker |
| Model | 600 | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 4760 mm |
